Drake Devonshire Nominated For James Beard Award
TORONTO — Drake Devonshire Inn in Wellington, Ont., has been nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant Design or Renovation in North America.
Under the...
Starwood Accepts Marriott’s New Offer
BETHESDA, Md. — Marriott International, Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. have signed an amended merger agreement worth $13.6 billion.
This new deal comes just days...
Starwood Set to Discard Marriott Offer After Receiving Better Offer from Chinese Consortium
STAMFORD, Conn. — Just a few short days after a Chinese investment group tried to circumvent Marriott’s planned acquisition by making a buy-out offer to Starwood Hotels...
Fairmont Hotel Study Reveals Luxury Travel Trends
NEW YORK — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts released key findings from its inaugural “Luxury Insights Report: Stewardship of Iconic and Historic Buildings.”
The results of the report revealed...
Canadian Hotel Industry Boasts Strong Week
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — From March 6 to 12, the Canadian hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics according to STR, with three provinces...
Milton Welcomes Latest Canadian Home2 Suites by Hilton
MILTON, Ont. — Home2 Suites by Hilton has opened its newest location in Milton, Ont.
The 100 suite, pet-friendly property, owned by Roshan Holdings, continues the expansion of...
Hilton Breaks Ground on First Tru by Hilton
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton Worldwide broke ground on its first Tru by Hilton property on Tuesday.
The celebration took place in McDonough, Ga., less than eight weeks after...
Canadas Best Value Inn Grows in Western Canada
CLEVELAND — Vantage Hotels continues to grow the presence of Canadas Best Value Inn with the addition of two properties in Western Canada.
The first property — Canadas...
Choice Hotels Hires Michael Prince As Franchise Performance Consultant
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Michael Prince is the new franchise performance consultant for Choice Hotels Canada’s Quebec market.
“We know franchisees work in an increasingly complex operating environment and...
Starwood Receives Buyout Offer from Chinese Investment Group
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has received a buyout offer from a consortium of companies led by the Chinese firm Anbang Insurance Group,...
